Trump 'red wave' fails to appear for Republicans at the midterms

Republicans have failed to swamp the Democrats in the midterms elections, with Trump-backed candidates falling short.

His party had anticipated taking majority control of Congress making the rest of Joe Biden's term difficult, but the ballot lies in the balance.

The Republicans should make the required five gains to seize majority control of the House of Representatives, but Democrat fears of a wipe out have been averted.